It looked incredibly elegant on her, as if she were a student at an elite foreign school. Tara wore exactly the same outfit as her friend, only in burgundy and beige tones.

They really had taste and probably thought I was the biggest fashion Grinch in the world.

I shifted uncomfortably from one foot to the other and nervously played with the sleeve of my oversized sweater. My clothes were usually baggy or worn out, Victoria took great care to ensure this. I could think about the girls' tips, but unfortunately I didn't have the money to do so.

"Um... thanks..." I answered Tara quietly and embarrassedly just as the...